Three volunteers, who already can relax somewhat. Everything which can be done has been done, and we may only hope for a successful event.
– Everything is under control.
That was the message at the Jukola center during the dress rehearsal on Wednesday afternoon. Anders Lindahl exchanges views with Jannica Lindahl and Tiina Hamunen.
Anders has been responsible for the accommodation for volunteers in the nearby schools. He has also been coordinating raising of army tents on site.
– At one stage it looked challenging to get a sufficient number of volunteer security guards, but this is now resolved, he says.
Anders has been orienteering actively for 40+ years, and is obviously experienced at arranging competitions.
– But this is the first time for me to arrange a Jukola-relay.
Jannica Lindahl is among them, who run the social media.
–I have of course also assisted with other tasks, such as the school accommodation. There is always something to do at a large event like this.
Jannica is also an experienced orienteerer.
– But today it is mainly a hobby with non-competing weekly events, she says.
Tiina Hamunen will be running the daycare center in Ebbo during the competition weekend. A most important task.
– The parents are obviously accountable for their kids, but we try to arrange activities for the youngest kids, so that they enjoy themselves and get a feel for the Jukola-relay, says Tiina.
Text and photo: Michael Godtfredsen